Description
- The importance of pre-assessing students before accelerating them
- How to take a literature circle experience and make it meaningful
- The benefits of teaching Bloom’s Taxonomy in literature
- Ways in which depth and complexity can be developed in book studies
- The importance of “non-standard problem solving” for gifted students
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Nicole Shannon, M.Ed. has over 19 years of experience in gifted education. She currently serves as the Advanced Academics Specialist for Hutto ISD. Prior to joining her current district, Nicole served as the Coordinator of Gifted/Advanced Academic Services for Round Rock ISD for five years. She was a gifted specialist in Round Rock ISD for 10 years before taking this position. She has presented at the district, local, and state level to preservice and in-service teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents on a variety of topics in gifted education throughout her years in this field. Prior to moving to Round Rock, Nicole served as a teacher, curriculum coordinator, and school principal at private schools in Honolulu, HI, San Diego, CA, and Virginia Beach, VA. Nicole graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development from the University of Texas at Austin and completed her M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership with a specialization in Gifted/Talented at Lamar University in Beaumont, TX.
Mike – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
I thought that having all of the reflective questions at the end of the present bad. Questions should have be asked during that portion of the presentation.
Alejandra – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Donna – HOLLAND ISD (verified owner) –
I loved it.
Sarah – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the fast, short pace of each slide. It seemed like so much at fist, but it’s very chunk and chew. I was EASILY able to go back and find what I needed to help me create well thought out answers to questions and really solidify my learning.
Annette – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting techniques for use in literature and math with gifted students.
Liza – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great course.
Lydia – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
I appreciate that this course included ideas and strategies that can be used in the classroom.
Claudia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting
Veronica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent
Katelyn – TIPP CITY EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
I thought it was an interesting course with some good ideas and suggestions for strengthening my teaching skills with TAG students.